Bringing the joy of creating art to you and your friends.

Hi! My name’s Michelle, and I’ll teach you how to paint fun, trendy designs in simple step by step instructions. I’m a self taught artist and believe that everyone has the ability to paint and create!

Do the art on your own time:

Lightnin’ Bug Designs offers take-home art kits for both kids and adults.
Kits are available in many different designs.

Upcoming Paint Parties

  • GLOW in The Dark Painting Class

    Sunday July 21 Anytime between 1:00 and

    4:30 at Woodchucks, inside of Foothills Mall.

    Ignite your child's creativity with our Glow in the Dark Tree Frog painting class.

    Each painter will receive a pre-drawn 8 x 10 canvas, glow in the dark paint, brushes, painting guidance as needed, a black light flashlight to take home!

    It's going to be soooo much FUN! You can pre-register to secure a spot or you can just show up anytime between 1:00-4:30. Please allow 1 - 1 1/2 hours for the painting.

    Class fee: $25 + tax

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  • Faux Stained Glass Suncatcher workshop

    Monday July 29, from 6:00 - 8:00 at
    WoodChucks, Foothills Mall Drive, Maryville, TN

    Are you curious about resin art? You’re going to love this workshop!

    We have 7 great designs for you to choose from, and glass of all kinds. I'll teach you how to create your own stunning faux stained glass or mosaic suncatcher!

    You will be required to leave your project at Woodchucks for 24 hours to allow the resin to cure before transporting.

    You will be provided with all the supplies needed, step by step guidance with assistance as needed.

    Cost is $52.38 per person and pre-registration is required.

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  • Sunset Over The Smokies Acrylic Painting Class

    Wednesday, July 31, 5:30-7:30 at Noble Curiosities, Sweetwater

    Join us for a fun evening of painting, fun and fellowship!

    You will be provided with a pre-drawn 12 x 16 canvas, all the supplies, step-by-step instruction through out the painting process, and light refreshments.

    No experience necessary - everyone leaves with a beautiful masterpiece!

    Cost is $40+tax. Pre-registration is required.

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  • You're a Pearl Acrylic Painting Class

    Tuesday August 6 from 6:00-8:00 at El Sazon, Alcoa

    You will be provided with all the supplies, and step-by-step guidance thru-out the painting process.

    Everyone leaves with a masterpiece to be proud of!

    Whether you're a beginner, or experienced artist, you're going to love this class.

    Relax, Paint and Enjoy your creative time with us!

    Cost is $40 (+ tax) . INCLUDES a reg size Margarita! Pre-registration is required.

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  • faux Stained Glass Workshop

    Saturday, August 10 from 6:00 - 8:00 at Woodchucks, Foothills Mall

    Are you curious about resin art? Join us on at WoodChucks of TN, inside Foothills Mall for a faux Stained Glass Suncatcher workshop!

    We have 9 great designs for you to choose from, and glass of all kinds. I'll teach you how to create your own stunning faux stained glass or mosaic suncatcher!

    You will be required to leave your project at Woodchucks for 24 hours to allow the resin to cure before transporting.

    You will be provided with all the supplies needed, step by step guidance with assistance as needed.

    Cost is $52.38-58.17 depending on the design, and pre-registration is required

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  • JEEPers Paint Party

    Saturday, Aug 17, 5:00-7:30 at Woodchucks, Foothills Mall

    Calling all JEEPers! This paint party is for you! Get ready to unleash your creativity and learn to paint a beautiful trail ride scene, complete with a water crossing, and a JEEP!

    Choice of materials are 12 x 16 stretched canvas or 16" wood round. The design will be pre-drawn and you will have access to the paint bar to choose your Jeep color.

    New to painting? NO WORRIES! Michelle will walk you thru the painting process. Beginners are welcome and everyone leaves with a beautiful masterpiece to be proud of.

    This is a BYOB event!

    Canvas price is $40.00 (+ tax)

    Wood round price is $45.00 (+ tax)

    Pre-registration is required by August 16.

    Don't miss out, go ahead and Sign up, NOW!

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  • Faux Stained Glass Suncatcher Workshop

    Saturday, July 20, from 3:00 - 5:00 at WoodChucks inside of Foothills Mall

    Are you curious about resin art? You will love this workshop!

    We have 7 great designs for you to choose from, and glass of all kinds. I'll teach you how to create your own stunning faux stained glass or mosaic suncatcher!

    You will be required to leave your project at Woodchucks for 24 hours to allow the resin to cure before transporting.

    You will be provided with all the supplies needed, step by step guidance with assistance as needed.

    Cost is $52.38 per person and pre-registration is required.

    SAVE YOUR SPOT

  • Frazzled Feathers Paint & Sip

    Wednesday, Aug 21, 6:30-8:30 at Southland Books and Cafe’.

    Do your feathers get frazzled from time to time? Join us at Southland Books for a relaxing evening of paintin', sippin' and socializin'!

    You will be provided with a pre-drawn 12x16 canvas, all the supplies including a paint bar so you can choose your own colors for your feathered friends. AND a complimentary glass of house wine to help you unwind.

    Cost is $40 (+ tax) - pre-registration is required by Aug 19.

    Bring a friend or make new ones! We hope to see you there :)

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  • I love these paint parties! Michelle is so happy and fun and shows you how to paint the design and enjoy yourself while doing it. We always have a total blast! Her mama is also so much fun to hang out with! if you haven't tried it yet... you need to!

    Debra Farnsworth

  • It’s always an amazing time at the paint parties. Michelle and “mom” are so sweet and entertaining. Everything is set up, ready to go, and you leave with a picture to show off your artistic ability. You become more than a client and teacher, it’s a friendship that forms. It’s relaxing and a great time for women AND men. It’s a great time to get together with friends and relax, but don’t be afraid to come alone because you will definitely make new friends.

    Kimberly Langa Lehman

  • My nine year old had a blast!! Along with us adults! 😆 Great time, great people! Can’t wait to go again! This was our 2nd party!! LOVED it!!

    Brittany Lauren Turner

  • I wanted to paint the truck but I couldn’t make the class. So I asked a friend to do it with me! We did it together and had the most amazing time! It was a first but definitely not the last!! ❤️

    Elizabeth Anderson Martin

About Me

About Me

Hi! I'm Michelle, life-long creative and self-taught artist.  I love art, colors, and teaching you how to create beautiful artwork!
My journey began in 2008 with a prayer that God would put me in a place where my top 5 strengths of Belief, Positivity, Includer, Harmony, Developer would be put to good use.  That place manifested in May of 2019 with the birth of Lightnin Bug Designs, a mobile art studio.  On December 5 2020, I taught my first paint party and I've been hooked since!  

I hope to paint with you someday soon!